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Mista , Preki butt heads in Toronto

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09:26 AM ET 08.22 | Sources at Toronto FC have confirmed that Designated Player Mista was in a fit after being substituted at halftime of Saturday's loss against the New York Red Bulls. After the game, TFC head coach Preki said bringing Mista out of the game was a tactical move, as the Spaniard had a difficult go of it in the first 45 minutes. Preki went on to say Mista was dealing with "issues" concerning his health and that his high-priced striker may not make the trip to Panama for TFC???s CONCACAF Champions League game Tuesday. The suggestion that Mista is, or was, injured seems to be a complete fabrication. Mista did not return to the bench after halftime, raising an immediate red flag. Ten minutes into the second half, I questioned a TFC official about whether the Spaniard had picked up an injury. After looking into the situation, I was told there was no injury to speak of. "Nope, not injured. I think he's showering," the official said. So either Mista picked up an injury in the shower or Preki is not telling the truth.

Toronto Sun

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August 22, 2010 10:15 AM ET

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ooooooookaaaayyyyyy.... maybe "issues" concerning his "health" are more related to his "fitness" rather than a potential "injury"...

Bullet Tooth Tony

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August 22, 2010 11:09 AM ET

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???That's a game we should really win and take three points...??? ~ Bruce Arena - well, you lost Mr. Hall of Fame ... don't you have to win a bunch of stuff, make a serious contribution, be an irreplaceable figure and THEN retire before you get into a Hall of Fame in America?

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August 22, 2010 06:58 PM ET

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I've injured myself in the shower before. Who knew that soap is a mild abrasive!

Weird Fish

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August 22, 2010 07:50 PM ET

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Soap is a killa!

Anyways, yall hear the rumor that Real Madrid is going after Dzeko?

Galbert-Kun

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August 23, 2010 10:07 AM ET

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Originally posted 06:58 PM ET 08.22 by Weird Fish

I've injured myself in the shower before. Who knew that soap is a mild abrasive!

LOL, Beat me to it.

I was going to go down the speculating about what what he might have injured in the shower route.

Fast & Faster

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August 23, 2010 12:05 PM ET

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This it, eh?

Here's D-Wreck's Breaking Soccer News. Far more entertaining, but not funnier than this story--how could it be:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9foO9t2Pyrc

D Richey

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August 23, 2010 12:41 PM ET

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Wow, it's after 9 am PST and there's no new T&R? That's pretty sad.

Must not want us commenting on the dead animal that is the EPL. Here's a free tip: even the SC Freiburg v St Pauli game in the Bundesliga was way more entertaining than watching average offenses be "clinical" against teams that didn't show up. I counted 5 teams who didn't want to be there this weekend.